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Council votes to maintain NPFD on-call weekend requirements

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council opted for the status quo for North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) on-call weekend requirements, despite roughly 43 per cent of the firefighters surveyed prefering reduced requirements. According to a report presented to council on June 3, approximately 57 per cent of North Perth firefighters w

The iris is Stratford’s civic flower

Ellen Thomas June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As most know, Ontario’s official flower is the white trillium. Found in the forests and woodlands…

Flyover tribute to Andrew McKeever planned for Decoration Day

Patrick Raftis June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

LISTOWEL – Decoration Day services in Listowel will this year will feature a flyover tribute to…

Legionnaires celebrate Listowel Minor Ball Day

Nicole Beswitherick June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – June 8 was Listowel Minor Ball Day (LMBA Day) at the John Bell Baseball Diamond.

Mr. Livingstone, I presume?

Jessica Carter June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Last month I wrote about Mr. John Livingston, the man who co-owned a linseed company with his brother James and built Livingstone Manor.

North Perth Imagination Library receive a positive response in its first month

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council here was updated on the community response since the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in North Perth, at its May 26 meeting.

Summer vibrancy reminder of grandeur of creation

Rev. Michael Mayer June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Dear friends, as we step into the warmth and vibrancy of summer, we are reminded of the beauty and grandeur of God’s creation.

Think you know all about someone? Think again!

Kailey Brock June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Motorcycle gang - what do you picture when you think of this? Long beards, massive groups, tattoos, and leather jackets? Do you also think dirty, reckless and violent? It’s time to see the truth, and hopefully what I am about to share will do just that.

Ghostwriting

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I have this theory about dogs. The theory is, that the best dogs are not the most well-behaved dogs, they are the most memorable dogs.

Legionnaires management changes hands

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Long-time Listowel Legionnaires General Manager Chris Kurz, announced on May 29 that he would be stepping down from his role. 

LDSS leadership class holding event in support of Student Opportunity Foundation

Nicole Beswitherick June 6, 2024Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, News

LISTOWEL – Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Grade 12 recreation and fitness leadership class is hosting an event open to the public on June 14.

Over $1 million announced by province for maintenance of major roads in North Perth

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Over $1 million in funding will go towards the maintenance of major roads in North Perth. 

Why manufacturing matters

Frank Stronach June 6, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Made in China. It’s the label you see on most products sold in stores throughout the country. The odd time, you’ll see a product manufactured in some other country. But you almost never see a product that’s made here in Canada any longer. 

Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements

Submitted June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall. 

Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks

Submitted June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community. 

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

By Heather MacEwen

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

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